14. Jeep Cherokee XJ
Jeep presented the Cherokee XJ in 1984, and it was an enormous success. With its boxy yet elegant looks, great build quality and lots of usable features, the second-generation Cherokee was the SUV of the ’80s. And most of all, it became a globally successful model.
Despite being a modern, comfortable vehicle, the Cherokee XJ retained all those infamous Jeep characteristics like rugged mechanics, dependable AWD drivetrain and rugged engines. And all that helped it claim the title as one of the best SUVs of all time. In some foreign markets, they built the Cherokee XJ until 2014, which shows how desirable this Jeep was.